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    Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Owner's Manual Model PP10L www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. If you
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    and Internet Connection Problems 26 E-Mail Problems 28 Setting Up a Printer 28 Printer Cable 28 Connecting a Parallel Printer 28 Connecting a USB Printer 29 Printer Problems 30 Power Protection Devices 31 Surge Protectors 31 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 32 Turning
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    the Battery Charge 34 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 34 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 35 Charge Gauge 35 Low-Battery Warning 35 Charging the Battery 35 Removing a Battery 36 Installing a Battery 36 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery 37 Storing a Battery 38 Power Problems 38
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    a file to a floppy disk drive 49 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD 50 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray 51 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 52 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 52 If you have problems with a hard drive 52 Sound and
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    to a floppy disk drive 74 If you have problems with a hard drive 75 PC Card Problems 75 General Program Problems 76 A program crashes 76 A program stops responding 76 A solid blue screen appears 76 Error messages appear 76 Resolving Other Technical Problems 76 If Your Dell™ Computer Gets
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    Computer 87 Adding Memory 89 Adding a Mini PCI Card 91 Replacing the Hard Drive 94 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 95 Keyboard 96 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 98 10 Appendix Specifications 101 Viewing the System Setup Screens 107 System Setup Screens 107 Commonly Used
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    8 Contents
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    ® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help
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    support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located
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    .support.dell.com. The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Service call status and support history, service
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12
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    about your display, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. P O W E R B U T T O N - Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system
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    and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless
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    orange: The battery charge is low. - Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. K E Y B O A R D - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 43. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps the display closed
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    , see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. I N F R A R E D S E N S O R - Lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high
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    AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach a microphone to the connector. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before
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    computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot. M O D U L E B A Y - You can install devices such as an optical drive or a Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay. For
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    Back View CAUTION: Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. USB connectors (2) modem connector (RJ-11) parallel connector serial connector S-video TV-out connector
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy-drive cable. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV. For more information
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    on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. See page 10. PARALLEL CONNECTOR Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. For more information, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see
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    dell.com | support.dell.com A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Attach an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. CAUTION
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    Bottom View memory module cover hard drive Mini PCI card cover battery-bay latch release battery charge gauge battery fan docking device slot M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). See page 89. B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E -
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 24 A Tour of Your Computer
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    to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Your ISP will offer one or MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you do not have an MSN Explorer
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    dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
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    D I A L T O N E - If you have voice mail service, you might hear an irregular dial tone when you have messages. Contact your telephone company for instructions on restoring a dial tone. TU R N O F F C A L and then click Edit.... 3 In the Edit Location window, ensure that To disable call waiting, dial
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - With the Outlook printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install
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    (2) parallel printer cable 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices
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    dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. USB connector on computer USB connector on printer USB printer cable Printer Problems N - See the documentation supplied with the printer. 30
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    VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a UPS. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to
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    computer. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The lithium-ion battery is designed to work with
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    ® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge. For more information about checking the charge on the second battery, see page 41. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to display the
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    and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, and to access "Power Management", see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help
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    the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The lithium-ion battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks
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    Reserve Battery 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the reserve battery cover. 3 Slide the reserve battery toward the connector, and pull the battery out of its compartment. 4 Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector. reserve battery cable connector reserve battery Using a Battery 37
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    you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it. Power Problems NOTE: For information on standby mode, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page
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    S - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access the help file, see page 9. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules. Using a Battery 39
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 40 Using a Battery
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    of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in the module bay. Removing and Installing Devices While
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 1 Before ejecting the device, double the bay until it clicks. The operating system automatically recognizes the device. 5 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. 42 Using the Module Bay
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    Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad NOTE: When you connect an external keyboard or keypad to the computer, the keypad is disabled. The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols
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    F3> CD or DVD Tray Opens the Windows Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad (on an external keyboard only) Enables and disables the scroll lock Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Display Functions Ejects the tray out of the drive. and up-arrow
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    ® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows Maximizes all windows Runs Windows Explorer Opens the Run
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. touch pad touch pad buttons • To move the cursor, lightly slide your
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    , disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open
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    on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click
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    Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron Help remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer. Verify
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    any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2 Remove the drive. See page 41 for instructions. 3 Reinstall the drive. 4 Turn on the computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for instructions. To access the help file, see page 9. If you cannot
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    can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Insert a bootable disk and restart the drive. See page 41 for instructions. 3 Reinstall the drive. 4 Turn on the computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S C - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for instructions
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly. If the CD-RW drive stops writing DISABLE STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD-RW
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    problem with external speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. TE S T T H E S P E A K E R S - Plug the speaker audio
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    the upper-right corner of the window, and click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for available software patches at the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com. NOTE: Most commercial
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    CDs. Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with Sonic RecordNow. • 650-MB blank CD. The CD-RW drive needs 1 or 2 MB of the blank support website at support.sonic.com for additional information. Using CDs, DVDs, and other
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Television to the Computer NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your to your television or audio device, using a commercially available audio cable. When you complete the cable connection, see "Enabling the Display Settings for a Television"
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    Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: S-video cable audio cable 1 Shut down the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your television or audio device. 6 Turn on the television, turn on
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    only, use a composite TV-out adapter cable available from Dell. Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite
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    .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video connector on the composite TV-out adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable in to the composite video connector on the television. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio
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    over the television icon. b Ensure that the settings are correct. 6 If you want to use a television and the computer display at the same time: a In the new window, click Intel (R) Dual Display Clone and ensure that one of the devices listed is a television. b Click Device Settings. c In the new
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 62 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia
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    Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. To connect a network cable: NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently
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    dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. Network Problems C
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    specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. The software is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The user's guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in your area. 2 Click to select the network you want to configure, and
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    After your computer is configured for the wireless network you selected, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to the network you selected. Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer in the area of the wireless network, the same pop-up notifies you of the wireless network
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 68 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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    in the floppy drive. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N - You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. O P E R A T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell. See
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    Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, Dell recommends that you attach an external monitor to your computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge
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    . ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - If
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    dell.com | support.dell.com Modem and Internet Connection Problems NOTE: If you can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your modem is functioning properly. If you are sure that your modem is working properly and you still experience problems 3 In the Edit Location window, ensure that To
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    Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power scanner documentation for instructions. Solving Problems 73
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    dell.com | support.dell.com Floppy Disk and Hard Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive Windows from recognizing the drive. Insert a bootable disk
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    - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for instructions. To access the help file, see page 9. If you have problems with a hard drive A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting
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    Click End Task. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H 32), press the power button until the computer turns off. Press the power button again to restart Problems G O T O T H E D E L L S U P P O R T W E B S I T E - Go to support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting
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    PC Cards, and put them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 94). 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 41). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props
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    power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows
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    a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the system setup program before continuing with the driver installation. For information on the system setup program, see page 107. 1
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    set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver
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    dell.com | support.dell want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically Problems
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    the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately
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    Problems" on page 69 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen
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    the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display
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    and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. For information on Contacting Dell, see page 112. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will
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    of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: Handle components
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    dell.com | support.dell and hold the power button for 4 docking device for instructions. NOTICE: display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 9 Slide and hold the battery
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    any installed modules, including a second battery, if installed. 11 Remove the hard drive. Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" on page 101 for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memorymodule securing clips. 3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of
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    battery into the battery memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support Dell service personnel are authorized to install a 5-GHz Wireless LAN Mini PCI card. If you are removing and/or installing a 2.4-GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI card, follow the instructions
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 87. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screw in the cover, and remove the cover. 4
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    7 Tuck in the antenna cables. antenna cables (2) 8 Replace the cover and screw(s). antenna connectors on card (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 93
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    ® Windows® operating system and the drivers and utilities. CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide
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    for your computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. foam packaging hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 95
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
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    2 Remove the center control cover: a Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface. b Starting on the right side of the computer, use a plastic scribe
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com d working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that the work surface is disconnect any attached devices. 6 Remove any installed PC Cards, batteries, and module bay devices. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by
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    7 Remove the hard drive. 8 Pull the Bluetooth card connector out of the system board connector. 9 Pull the cable to remove the Bluetooth card from card, ensure the Bluetooth cable is routed correctly so that you do not damage the cable when you install the hard drive. Adding and Replacing Parts 99
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 100 Adding and Replacing Parts
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    Flash EPROM PCI bus PC Card CardBus controller PC Card connector Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology or Intel® Pentium® M Processor 64 KB (internal); 32-KB instruction and 32-KB write-back data 1 MB 400 MHz, source synchronous processor
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    dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Minimum speed requirement Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Serial Parallel Video Audio two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors sensor compatible with IrDA Standard 1.1 (Fast IR) and
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    memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi wireless support
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Display (continued) Maximum resolutions Response time (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Power Consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) Controls Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y
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    Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time with computer off (approximate) Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage 6-cell
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com AC Adapter (continued) Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Computer Dimensions and Weight Height Width Depth Weight: With travel module and standard battery With CD drive and standard battery 35.5 mm (1.40 inches) 338.4 mm (
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    • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly. Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or
  • Dell Inspiron 510m | Owner's Manual - Page 108
    dell.com | support.dell.com On each screen, the system setup options are listed at the left. To the right of each option is the setting or value for that option. You can change settings that appear as white type on the screen . Enabled items appear as white and display a small triangle to the left;
  • Dell Inspiron 510m | Owner's Manual - Page 109
    to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 3 Connect the
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    instructions on the screen Windows® XP Help and Support Center. FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell computers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification applies to your computer, examine all FCC registration labels located
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee regulations: • Model number: PP10L • Company name: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Appendix 111
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    number: Supply voltage: Frequency: Current Consumption: Output voltage: Output current: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to Dell Inspiron™ XPS
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    Code: 54 City Code: 11 E-mail for desktop and portable computers: [email protected] E-mail for servers and EMC® storage products: [email protected] Customer Care Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales Aruba General Support Australia (Sydney) E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support
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    -speaking Customers: support.euro.dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/ Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Customer Care 02 481 91 00 1-800-342-0671 toll-free: 800-10-0238 0800 90 3355 51 481 5470 51 481 5480 0800 90 3390 toll
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    Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales Cayman Islands General Support Chile (Santiago) Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 604 633 4966 604 633 4949 604 633 4955
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    Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Customer Care E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell
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    support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/dk/da/emaildell/ Country Code: 45 Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell 3287 5000 3287 5001 toll-free: 1-866-278-6821 1-800-148-0530 toll-free: 999-119 01-899-753
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    Code: 6103 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Customer Care Switchboard
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    Gold Service Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada General Support Guatemala General Support Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron
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    Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) Home User
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    Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (servers) Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support outside
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    (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free
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    Service Main Montserrat Netherlands Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for Inspiron XPS toll-free:
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    City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Nicaragua General Support Norway (Lysaker) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/no/no/emaildell/ Country Code: 47 Technical
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    Code: 005 Country Code: 65 Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Corporate
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    Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Sales Switchboard Fax Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Fax Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail
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    Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Taiwan Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 002 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 886 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical
  • Dell Inspiron 510m | Owner's Manual - Page 128
    Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Uruguay Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support
  • Dell Inspiron 510m | Owner's Manual - Page 129
    Warranty Sales Fax Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired General Support General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 toll-free: 1-800-624-9896 toll-free: 1-800-624-9897 toll-free: 1-877-Dellnet (1-877
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 130 Appendix
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    view, 13 display latch description, 15 system view, 15 docking device latch description, 23 system view, 23 documentation help file, 9 online, 11 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers, 78 about, 78 identifying, 79 reinstalling, 79 drives fixing problems, 49, 74 See hard drive, 94 DVD
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    to the parallel port, 20 fixing problems, 49, 74 H hard drive description, 23 replacing, 94 returning to Dell, 95 system view, 23 hardware conflicts, 80 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Hardware Troubleshooter, 80 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 I Infrared Sensor enabling, 109 infrared sensor
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    blue screen, 76 cannot save to floppy disk, 49, 74 CD-RW drive stops writing, 52 conflicts, 80 Dell Diagnostics, 84 dropped or damaged computer, 78 external keyboard problems, 48 Hardware Troubleshooter, 80 Help and Support Center, 10 network problems, 64 PC Card problems, 75 power problems, 38
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    state, 81 scanner problems, 72 unexpected characters, 48 wet computer, 77 U USB connector description, 20 system view, 20 V video connector description, 21 system view, 21 W warranty, 9 wet computer, 77 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 80 Help and Support Center, 10
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m
Owner’s Manual
Model PP10L